1991 Topps Jose Oquendo #131
Jose Oquendo · Topps · Base
Player
Jose Oquendo
Set
1991 Topps Base
Year
1991
Card #
#131
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) Estimate. Centering is shifted slightly toward the top/right (approx 65/35). Surface appears clean with typical 1991 print quality (minor graininess). Bottom left corner shows slight softening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This card is part of the 'Junk Wax' era (1987-1994) where millions of copies were produced. Demand is limited to player collectors or team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.10 - $0.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $5-10, PSA 9: $15-25, PSA 10: $45-75. Note: Grading costs significantly exceed the market value of this card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently between $0.25 and $1.00 including shipping. PSA 10 copies occasionally sell for $50+ to 'Registry' collectors, but this specific copy would likely not achieve that grade.
Description
A classic 1991 Topps Jose Oquendo card featuring 'The Secret Weapon' in his St. Louis Cardinals road gray uniform. The card showcases the iconic 1991 design with a multi-colored border and script-style nameplate across the bottom left. Oquendo is depicted in a high-action base-running pose. The back features his full statistical history and biographical information on grey cardstock.
Key Features
Features a beloved St. Louis Cardinals fan favorite known for his versatility. Part of the 40th Anniversary Topps set. Classic early 90s design aesthetic.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. The card stock is the standard grey 'junk wax' era pulp. Print patterns (halftones) in the photo are correct for 1991 mass production. These are rarely counterfeited due to high production volume and low individual value. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left and top-to-bottom centering issues (typical for this era). Slight whitening visible on the bottom edge and corners. The 1991 Topps set is known for poor print registration and fish-eyes, though none are glaringly obvious on this specific copy.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk St. Louis Cardinals team set on eBay or at a local card show in the St. Louis area. Individual sales are most efficient through COMC (Check Out My Cards) or as part of a 'pick your card' listing on eBay.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The cost of the plastic slab ($19+) is significantly higher than the card's potential resale value. If selling on eBay, use the eBay Standard Envelope for under $20 to keep shipping costs around $1.00, making the purchase more attractive to collectors.